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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Vice President & General Manager

Nexstar Media, Inc., America’s largest local broadcasting company, is seeking an experienced television professional to serve as Vice President/General Manager. This role involves overseeing media properties in Lansing, Michigan, and ensuring operational efficiencies while promoting community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Oversee its media properties in Lansing, Michigan
Have full oversight over Nexstar’s operations of WLNS (CBS)
Oversee its operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting providing services to WLAJ (ABC/CW)
Oversee www.wlns.com and all other digital, mobile, and social media assets for the stations
Leverage their proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams
Understand advanced digital ad solutions and new business development
Create locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
Drive audience engagement and increasing overall reach
Promote a collaborative culture within all station departments
Ensure operational efficiencies and continued growth
Engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients

Qualification

Broadcast management experienceDigital ad solutionsContent creationSales team managementCommunity engagementStrategic visionOperational efficienciesTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of five years of broadcast management experience at a commercial broadcast television station with accompanying digital assets
Proven skill sets and extensive experience in leading broadcast operational teams within sales-driven organizations
Strong understanding of advanced digital ad solutions and new business development
Strong background in creating locally originated content for multiple platforms (OTT, linear, web, social)
Demonstrated ability to promote a collaborative culture within all station departments
Ability to engage local community leaders and develop long-term relationships with key station clients
Exemplary strategic vision and focused execution
Verified understanding of local outreach and thoughtful community involvement
Proven track record of managing high-performing sales and news teams
Effective in collaborating with department heads and staff members, promoting teamwork within all areas of station operations

Preferred

Experience in managing a duopoly station

Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.5M
2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Bill Sammon
SVP
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Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President, Local Content Development
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